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Ukrainian drone destroys two of Russia’s most powerful self-propelled weapons 25 km behind the lines. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has lost at least 29 out of 60 Pion SPGs.
Zelenskyy: Russia launches more than 1,100 guided bombs within a week. This week, Russia used 560 strike drones as well as 20 missiles to maintain pressure on Ukraine’s air defence and intensify air strikes along the frontline.
Media: Russian Mi-28 crash in Kerch Strait. Two pilots killed. Russian military sources claim that a Mi-28 helicopter crashed in the Kerch Strait while on a scheduled patrol flight. One pilot was killed and the other is missing.
Forbes: Russian forces advance poses threat to key strongholds in Ukraine’s “fortress Belt”. In Donetsk Oblast Russian forces advance along the railway toward Vyshneve and threaten to encircle Ukrainian Kara Dag Brigade that is defending Selydove, near Pokrovsk.
ISW: Russians exert and advance near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast. Russian forces have pushed through Ukrainian positions at multiple locations near Pokrovsk, Vuhledar and other strategic points.
Russia captures Levadne, in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Russian advances in three Ukrainian provinces. The DeepState project reports Russian advancements near seven Ukrainian settlements, in Luhansk oblast, Donetsk oblast and Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
The approximate loss of military equipment and weapons of the Russian Armed Forces since the beginning of the invasion until the present date is 27 OCT 2024.
* Personnel: 689040 (+1440)
* Tanks: 9113 (+4)
* APV: 18355 (+23)
* Artillery systems 19821 (+39).
* MLRS: 1240
* Anti-aircraft systems: 984
* Aircraft: 369
* Helicopters: 329
* UAV: 17799 (+73)
* Cruise missiles : 2625
* Warships/boats: 28
* Submarines: 1
* Vehicles, fuel tanks and other equipment: 27560 (+100).
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